Medical gold is actively used to create various products.. Especially popular among many consumers are traditionally jewelry from this alloy. After all, they have a very stylish and beautiful appearance, besides they are especially durable. However, not everyone is sure whether to buy such products. After all, there are many myths associated with them.
What is it and how is it different from ordinary gold?
To understand this issue, you need to learn more about everything about this alloy.
First of all, it is worth noting that medical gold received this name only because it was originally used for the manufacture of surgical instruments, as well as for the manufacture of crowns.
However, over time, this has become less relevant. therefore This alloy was used to make jewelry.
Here are the main advantages.
- It is worth noting the great similarity with real gold. It is not only a visual resemblance.
- Such a material has a fairly high plasticity index, which makes it possible to make products of unusual shapes from it.
- It should be noted the high strength of medical gold. It is not afraid of any mechanical influences.
- In addition, such an alloy is also popular because it does not cause allergic reactions, as well as side effects, even with regular wear.
- Such material does not oxidize, does not change its color even when exposed to water.
- What many especially like is its visual resemblance to gold 750.
- And, of course, the main advantage is the low cost of such products.
Medical gold contains a large number of different metals.: and silver, and copper, and titanium, and even zinc. But what is characteristic, in spite of the name of the metal, there may not be any gold in the composition at all.
Since medical gold looks very similar to real metal, you need to know how to distinguish it, which is important when buying. After all, there are a large number of scammers who are trying in any way to deceive ignorant people.
To prevent this from happening, all jewelry is recommended to be purchased in specialized stores.
But if this is not possible, then you should know the following.
- Items made of real gold have a testdue to which you can find out the amount of precious metal in the alloy.
- There is no sample on jewelry made of medical gold. After all, noble metal is used only in small quantities. However, it may not even be in the composition.
- If the products do not receive proper care, then over time, they will lose their appeal.
- An important role is played by price. If the seller of such jewelry offers to buy the product of the highest standard at a big discount, then the buyer in this case should be wary and think about whether to make such a purchase. Before purchasing jewelry, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the prices of "jewelry."
- You need to know that real rare and expensive stones are never framed in such an alloy. Accordingly, it is simply impossible to buy jewelry with sapphire or a diamond made of medical gold.
You can also test the proposed gold. It is enough to drip on the inside of the product just one drop of iodine. In the event that it is real gold, a dark spot should remain in place of the drop. The medical alloy for iodine will not react, it will be quite simple to erase it. Damage will not remain.
When evaluating, you must also determine the weight of the decoration. Indeed, real experts know that gold products, especially of high fineness, are quite massive and heavy. Concerning medical alloy, it is lighter and more shiny. However, if a person is completely ignorant of such issues, then you should seek help from a real specialist. This will not only allow you to avoid trouble, but also save you from unnecessary worries.
Production methods
For the manufacture of medical gold jewelry, several methods are used.. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.
Gold filled
In the first case, all the resulting products are resistant to various damage, do not corrode. In addition, they do not affect human health at all. The only thing that can affect the final result is the poor quality work of specialists. In this case, the product cannot serve the proper time.
For the manufacture of such jewelry at the very beginning, you need to prepare the necessary blanks. It will require nickel, bronze, as well as brass and copper. After that, you need to add a small amount of gold to them and heat everything to a temperature of 900 degrees. Ultimately, a small layer of gold must be applied to the finished product.
Gold plated
In the second case, it is used galvanic coating, which is applied using special rolling technology.
This option is not so reliable, because over time the spraying erases very quickly.
Especially if a person uses it too actively.
Does it turn black?
Almost all products made of medical gold retain their original appearance for a long time. They do not darken even in salt water. The only thing that can affect medical gold is time.
After a certain period, the coating is erased, steel begins to look through.
In this case, there is only one option - replace the old decoration with a new one.
Application
Medical gold is used in various fields of activity. For example, medical alloy jewelry will be a great alternative to gold jewelry.
Especially such products are suitable for those people who are allergic to any gold items.
Medical gold is also used. in the cosmetics industry. For example, it is used in procedures such as strengthening facial contours or body wraps. In addition, from this alloy clove earrings are made, which are inserted for the first time after a puncture, in order to prevent infection.
Its useful to note various men's accessories, spectacle frames and other items for the manufacture of which a medical alloy is used. It must be said that such an alloy has been used in medicine for a long time.
So, for example, to get rid of various infectious or viral diseases, alchemists prepared special golden water from this alloy.
Over time, with the development of technology, the “golden medical alloy” began to be used much more. It began to be added to various drugs, with the help of which immunity is raised, and the vascular system is also strengthened.
It should be noted the use of this alloy in oncology. Medical gold helps fight malignant tumors, and also restores the skin. But such procedures must be carried out only by specialists.
Since a medical alloy, unlike steel alloys, helps to disinfect wounds, and also helps to get rid of germs, it is most often used for the manufacture of a variety of tools necessary for operations.
In addition, the composition has such a metal as silver.
Care Features
In order for the purchased medical gold products to last as long as possible, they must be provided with proper care. First of all, they need to be stored separately from other jewelry. For example, a large box with a certain number of cells will do.
In this case, the products will not come into contact with each other, which means that they will not be able to scratch or receive other damage.
Besides, do not use plastic boxes or plastic bags for storage. Indeed, for a medical alloy, they are absolutely not suitable, the jewelry in them will simply darken.
Definitely necessary take off jewelry before doing sports, as well as before bedtime, otherwise they may become deformed or even broken.
Do not expose such jewelry to high temperatures, as well as sunlight. Therefore, you do not need to wear them in the sauna or solarium, as well as on the beach.
After a certain period of time it is necessary decoration to clean. You can do this yourself or take the product for professional cleaning. In any case, this approach will help to preserve their original appearance for much longer.
Professional Cleansing
First you need to familiarize yourself with professional cleaning. The most gentle of all possible options is cleaning with ultrasound.
With it, you can return the original appearance not only to products made of medical gold, but also made of real gold or silver, as well as jewelry with stones.
To carry out such a procedure, you need to put the necessary object into the device for literally a few minutes. This will be enough to make it shine with purity and brilliance. Thanks to this purification, jewelry will be able to maintain their appearance for a few additional years.
Specialists do not recommend the use of agents that contain coarse-grained solid particles. After all, this way you can very quickly damage the decoration. In addition, it is guaranteed to deprive it of shine. Fine agent with a finely divided composition, which is most often used for cleaning metal, is perfect. They contain a large amount of wax, as well as organic solvents.
If the jewelry made of medical alloy lose their luster, they are just a little rinse in warm waterin which you need to add a few drops of detergent. After that, they must be immediately omitted. into a light solution of sodium hyposulfite. The solution should be as follows: 20 grams of this agent should be added per 100 milliliters of water.
Household cleaning
If a person does not have the opportunity to use professional cleaning, then you can clean jewelry at home. The most popular among them is the following solution:
- 500 milliliters of pure water;
- 5 grams of ammonia, it is best to use 10 percent;
- 15 grams of borax.
All ingredients must be mixed, and then wipe the resulting composition with darkened decorations.
After that, they need to be washed with clean warm water. Since borax is a poisonous product, they are strictly forbidden to clean any cutlery that was made of a medical alloy.
Another effective remedy is ordinary chalk. To clean, you need to grate the darkened decoration with chalk, and then remove all residues with a slightly damp cloth. Also you can use the following solution:
- 20 grams of tooth powder;
- 25 grams of ammonia;
- ½ cup of pure water.
All components must be thoroughly mixed, and then wipe the surface of the product with this solution. Then it must be rinsed in slightly heated water. In addition, you can use the usual shampoo or liquid soap. A few drops must be mixed with ½ cup of water, and then cleaned with a regular brush, only soft. After this, the jewelry should also be washed with clean water. It is also imperative to dry the gold and only then wear or pack it in a box.
Another cleaning tool is wine alcohol or regular beer. To achieve the desired effect, you should wipe the product with such a tool. After 5 minutes, it must be washed off with clean water. In addition to this tool, you can also use turpentine. The product works almost the same as everyone else - it is applied to the decoration, and then wiped thoroughly with a dry paper towel.
To summarize, medical gold is a great alternative to precious metals. The main thing is to clean it in time and store the accessory in proper conditions.
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